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S138 CRR

2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 CRR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,637 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 96,602 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted to both headlights (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,841 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,549 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,527 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,197 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 90,052 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres some wear to outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 89,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 89,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded at front section.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,196 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Corrosion been covered over with alloy tape and under sealed over top (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,315 miles

Advise corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 16 Mar 2017 83,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,830 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,829 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,939 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,539 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 73,539 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,443 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 67,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 103,870 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 103,870 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 103,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 103,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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S138 CRR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 124,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S138 CRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S138 CRR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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